Principal Civil Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to manage civil and structural design projects. The successful candidate will coordinate project tasks, provide client advice, and mentor junior staff. A degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Membership are essential. The role offers competitive benefits, including private medical insurance and extensive holiday leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Minimum of 33-35 days holiday

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Eurocodes and international design codes.
• Track record in delivering project activities.
• Ability to manage time both personally and for others.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for civil and structural design.
• Coordinate project tasks and deliverables.
• Provide professional advice to clients.

Skills

Project coordination

Civil and Structural design

Client advice

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Membership

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of role

Mott MacDonald are currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing energy team in Europe. Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake and manage the day to day operations in respect of the following key areas: Civil and Structural design and specification in the areas of earthworks, ground analysis / investigation, pipework / equipment supports, site roadways, drainage, reinforced concrete foundations / bases for buildings and structural steel analysis.
• Coordinate the delivery of the project tasks and deliverables within tight deadlines and multidisciplinary environment.
• Instruct CAD designers and engineers with regards to civil design.
• Work closely with and provide professional advice on Civil / Structural matters to relevant client personnel.
• Attend design meetings and site visits.
• Provide technical support for bid preparations.
• Thorough and conscientious checking of own and others work.
• Identify business development opportunities with both internal and external clients and raise the profile of the business both internally and externally.
• Undertake own continuing professional development and support the development of others.
• Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards.
• Work may require travel in the UK or abroad to offices and / or sites

Candidate Specification

Essential

• A degree in a Civil Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Membership of a professional institution.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Eurocodes and international design codes, standards and specifications.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering project activities.
• Ability to work on own initiative on technical and business matters and manage their own time and that and others.
• Ability to mentor, support and develop junior staff.

Desirable

• Cadent / National Gas G17/35 Civil Appraiser or Approve
• UK Gas Industry experience

What we offer

Position location: Leicester, UK

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues, Health cash plan, Access to Peppy, and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions, Life assurance, Income protection scheme, and more.
• Lifestyle: A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts, and more.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Enhanced family leave policies, Shared parental leave, and more.
• Learning and development: Primary annual professional institution subscription, Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills, and more.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Join a wide range of groups, Make a difference within our communities, and more.